Before we knew it, the leaves turned yellow, the weather became cold, and autumn came. The farmers felt the joy of harvest and were filled with joy.

Meng Xuezhao returned to the village, and the people in the village were busy drying the grain, which was a lively scene. When Meng Xuezhao returned to the village, everyone stopped their work and came to his house to see him. He traveled south to the Song Dynasty, which was the first promising talent in the village.

In the yard, everyone watched Meng Xuejiao wearing brocade clothes, showing majestic temperament, no longer the same as before, and everyone envied. In less than a year, Meng Xuejiao became an official, and from now on, everyone will be different.

Zhu Zhaoren said: "Scholar, you have studied in the military academy for less than a year. What official do you work as now?"

Meng Xuejue said: "I was promoted by the superiors and became a commander of the battalion. It was just that the time was too short and the official position was low, so I was just a fake photographer."

These people couldn't understand these names, and just asked: "How many people do this commander have in charge of? How much money does this month have?"

Meng Xuezhao smiled and said, "I am a small official, because I have more than a thousand soldiers and have more money in my position. I have three guan a month. The remaining clothes and rice are about the same amount. Speaking of which, I have six or seven guan a month. Now, unlike before, the imperial court has sufficient money and food, and can pay it every month, and life can still be lived. When I have military achievements later, I will go to fake it and take a fake photo, I will double it."

Everyone exclaimed, thinking that how many guan a month is bound to be too much to spend. Last winter, the station repair was more than three guan a month, and the workmanship was extremely generous and could be spent a year. Now Meng Xuejue pays how many guan a month, which is worth it?

Wei Zhao said: "Scholar, you have so much money a month. Do you have to take your sister-in-law and children over and stop farming in the village? How much money is spent every month, and the family of three is enough to spend."

Meng Xuejue said: "I am coming back this time to talk about this matter. The news I received was that the Khitan had already ordered troops and went south to Youzhou this fall. This year, I will definitely fight. I will be stationed at the border with the army, so I will inevitably be in trouble. Of course, I cannot lead my family. I have to find a way after the war."

"Are you going to fight?" After hearing this, the villagers talked a lot. Last winter, I heard that the Khitans went south and were besieged by the Song Dynasty army and were wiped out. Unexpectedly, the Khitans were so unwilling to give up and would send people again this year.

Meng Xuezhao said: "You don't have to worry. The court has 50,000 troops in Xiongzhou and more troops stationed in Hejian Prefecture. For a while, the Khitans could not come here. However, when the war was in chaos, the place would inevitably be uneasy. Please take care of my family at that time. When the war is over, I will come back to thank you. Also, if there is war this year, no one should go outside and stay at home with peace of mind."

Wei Xin said: "We are only a few dozen miles away from the border here, and the Khitan cavalry arrived in a short time. How could it be fine?"

Meng Xuejue said: "The court has made arrangements long ago. How could the Khitans attack here so easily? When it comes to an emergency, the government will definitely strengthen the walls and clear the fields and will take you into the city."

The crowd was talking, obviously not convinced. At that time, the war was complicated and the government could still take care of these people?

Meng Xuejue said: "Don't worry, the imperial court has arranged hundreds of thousands of troops in the Xiongzhou area. It is not easy for the Khitan to think that the Khitan has passed the Ruma River. Just stay at home and send people to check from afar every day to live a peaceful life. I want to fight with the army, and I can't settle down for a while, so my family has to ask you. When the war with the Khitan is over, I will come back to invite you."

Everyone agreed, but they felt panic. After finally living a stable life for a year, they didn't expect another war to start. Here, the newly opened wasteland was exempted from three years of taxes. The first autumn was really a joyful time. After paying the government loan for the oxen and the profits of the farm tools, the seeds were paid, and every family had a lot of food left. With the money earned from the railway work, this year was particularly abundant. Unexpectedly, after a few days of joy, the Khitan was about to come. How could it not make people feel panic?

On the other hand, Meng Xuezhao's wife and several women killed the chickens and cooked meat, and then placed them in the yard. Two jars of water and wine brewed in the village were placed on more than a dozen large bowls, asking everyone to drink. At this time, Meng Xuezhao received money every month, and the wine and food were obviously not the same as before.

After drinking two bowls of wine, Meng Xuejue said, "When I return to the military camp, I will prepare for the war. Those who are worried are the wife and children at home. I will give you a bowl of wine and take care of you this autumn and winter. When the next year, the Khitans will be killed and I will come back to thank you."

After saying that, he raised the wine bowl and toasted everyone.

After drinking, Wei Xin wiped his mouth and said, "Scholars, you become an official, naturally different from us. To be honest, we ordinary people have finally had a good life, but who wouldn't be shocked when they heard about war? However, the scholars said that the Khitans could not reach us, so they could believe the scholars. You don't have to worry about your sister-in-law. Everyone has been in friendship for many years, so they will naturally take good care of them."

The others said they were yes and were drinking loudly.

Meng Xuejiao was drinking with everyone and looking at his wife who was teasing her children. He felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. Perhaps he was born to join the army and fight. He entered the military academy, whether it was marching training or books he learned, and he basically learned it once, and he was completely different from what he used to learn poetry and books. Because he had a good grades, he was promoted exceptionally. He was the first to graduate from school and became a battalion commander.

Normally, you can only be a head of the military academy at most, and usually you have to be a next level. Because Meng Xuezhai was the best student, Liu Ji Chao was promoted and was directly appointed as the commander of the battalion. Most of his officers were classmates in the military academy, and many of them came from the imperial guards. Because Meng Xuezhai was really good at studying and was trusted by people, the officers and soldiers below were very supportive. When Khitan came to the south, Meng Xuezhai was thinking of taking this opportunity to make some military achievements and go further.

Meng Xuejue was quite proud of taking leave this time and returning home specifically. It should be very rare for her own village scholars to make these achievements when they get the opportunity. Especially as a rectified person, she has gained the trust of the court and serves the court.

When my wife was in the Khitan, she married a woman from the neighboring village and had been married for five years. She has been together for the past five years and has a deep relationship and can't let go at this time. But now Meng Xuejiao doesn't know where he will stay in the future, so he can only entrust his wife and children to the village.

After drinking a bowl of wine, Meng Xuejue let out a breath. It’s really hard to explain life. He has struggled to live for more than 20 years. His biggest ideal is to have his own land, his own home, and be able to wear warm clothes. However, he did not expect that he would become an officer in the army in just one year after coming to the south. Moreover, based on his understanding of the current army, he would have a greater future in the future.

After a few bowls of wine, a few people with smaller alcohol content became bigger and their tongues became bigger.

Wei Xin said: "Scholars, if you become high-ranking officials in the army, don't forget us. When we came south last year, there were so many difficulties, so everyone would follow the scholars. If there is something in the future, just tell us."

Meng Xuezhao said: "What are you saying? We came south just to find a way out. How many of the villagers here grew up with me? How can we forget it? As long as we survive this Khitan's journey south, it will be a good life in the future!"
Chapter completed!